Archive | July, 2011
Was the iPhone 5 delayed due to overheating issues with the A5?
An unsubstantiated rumor emerged today from Sohu.com, a Chinese website. The report relays that the iPhone 5 was not launched this Summer due to overheating issues emanating from the A5 chip used in the device. Further, the report claims that Apple is still struggling to get a handle on the heating issue which is why […]
Continue reading...iPad 3 parts surface
14. July 2011
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Apple.pro today posted photos of what they claim is the dock connector and ribbon cable for the rumored next-gen iPad. While these photos should naturally be taken with a grain of salt, Apple.pro generally has a pretty good track record with respect to leaked parts from as of yet unreleased Apple products such as when […]
Continue reading...iPhone deals in China may prove to be $70 billion opportunity for Apple
14. July 2011
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In the wake of reports that Apple is poised to sign an iPhone deal with China Telecom, the third largest carrier in China behind China Unicom and China Mobile, analyst Brian White of Ticonderoga Securities issued a note to investors writing that such a deal may potentially increase Apple’s bottom line by upwards of $9 […]
Continue reading...Why Apple is abandoning the iPhone 4 form factor – Report
14. July 2011
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iPhone 5 rumors are picking up steam, and once again we’re hearing reports of a completely revamped iPhone design with an edge to edge screen. Interestingly, This Is My Next relayed a few days ago why Apple was so keen on changing the iPhone 4 form factor so quickly. Why abandon the iPhone 4 design […]
Continue reading...iOS users downloading more apps and paying more for them – Report
14. July 2011
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Stalwart Apple bull Gene Munster recently came out with a report analyzing the smartphone app market and in particular highlighting the bustling iOS ecosystem. Some of the more interesting tidbits relayed by Munster include the following: – The average iOS user in 2011 downloaded 83 apps compared to 51 in 2010. – The average selling […]
Continue reading...Will Apple announce and potentially launch the iPhone 5 on August 16th?
13. July 2011
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It’s no secret that Apple likes to keep future product launches, well, secret. And while Apple can take great steps to ensure that no product leaks or spyshots leak out, it can’t hide the fact that a new product launch necessarily requires a great deal of manpower. Consequently, prior to significant product launches, Apple tends […]
Continue reading...Steve Jobs biography gets new title – “Steve”
13. July 2011
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Steve Jobs’ highly anticipated authorized biography has a new name, folks. Out is iSteve: The Book of Jobsand in it’s place is simply Steve Jobs. Famed biographer Walter Isaacson is penning the book and he reportedly wasn’t much of a fan of the book’s former title. The old one, iSteve: The Book of Jobs, was chosen […]
Continue reading...Why the Whitepages ‘Localicious’ app is launching on Android before the iPhone
13. July 2011
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The Whitepages launched its Localicious mobile OS app today, but you won’t find it in the iTunes App Store just yet. Indeed, if you want to download the app, you’ll have to check out that Android Market instead. Here’s why, courtesy of All Things D: Although WhitePages still sees iPhone owners as a key target, […]
Continue reading...Amazon will release a 9-inch tablet by October – Report
13. July 2011
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The Wall St. Journal today confirmed that Amazon has its eyes on the tablet market and has plans to release an Android based tablet before October. This corroborates previous reports that an Amazon tablet would be ready to ship by this Fall. Initial estimates peg Amazon’s tablet distribution to fall in the 4 million range […]
Continue reading...Behind the scenes look at RIM’s lack of vision and corporate infighting
13. July 2011
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It’s no secret that RIM is struggling to stay relevant. Whereas the purveyor of Blackberry’s once defined what a smartphone was, the Canadian-based company is now desperately trying to play catchup in a market that has largely passed them by. Just a few weeks ago, BGR posted an anonymous post from a member of RIM’s […]
Continue reading...China Telecom to carry Apple iPhone before 2012
13. July 2011
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Lost in the shuffle when discussing the iPhone in China is China Telecom, the country’s third largest mobile carrier behind China Unicom (which has the iPhone) and China Mobile (which may be getting it soon). Now comes word via Reuters that China Telecom will begin carrying the iPhone sometime before the end of 2011. As […]
Continue reading...iOS 5 code contains code that can enable Apple TV support for wireless Bluetooth keyboard
13. July 2011
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Apple’s iOS 5 beta reportedly contains dormant code that if activated would allow the AppleTV to function with a wireless bluetooth keyboard.
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14. July 2011
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